12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in common with his imperious grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away. But Conor finds a most unlikely ally when the Monster (portrayed by Liam Neeson in performance-capture and voiceover) appears at his bedroom window one night.

Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality.

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CRITICS REVIEW

SHANDY GASELLA (Detik)

NA. Rating: ★★★★

WAYAN DIANANTO (Tabloid Bintang)

NA. Rating: ★★★★

BLOGGERS REVIEW

AMIR SYARIF SIREGAR (Amir at the Movies)

A reminiscence of Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth on how a young soul deals with tough and darker times, A Monster Calls doesn’t break any new grounds on its story. The screenplay plagued by a moderate case of clichés and emotions often feels manipulative at times–tears engineered through the movie’s soundtrack and lighting rather than honest earned emotions. Still, when the movie hits the right notes, A Monster Calls was able to come with spectacular moments. The visuals are stunning. J.A. Bayona told the stories in such beautiful and graceful manners. And despite some flaws–Sigourney Weaver’s here-and-there British accent and the movie definitely could use a stronger and more relatable performance from its lead actor–the performances of its cast are pretty solid. Felicity Jones gives her absolute best for such an underwritten character. And even with a voice-only performance, Liam Treeson (sorry, had to do it.) is remarkable on employing the rumbling timbre of his vocal to maximum effect. And do watchout for blink-and-you’ll-miss appearances from Treeson on the movie. A Monster Calls has flaws that hold it from being a great, more memorable movie but still a wonderful visual and emotional treat for its audience. Rating: ★★★1/2